Dating in Belfast
In shortFaith is part of everyday life for many people in Belfast, across many churches. The Cathedral Quarter is a good place to meet, with plenty of cafes close by. In December, one of the city's best loved charity traditions happens right on the cathedral steps.
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Black Santa at St Anne's Cathedral
Each December the Dean of Belfast sits out on the steps of St Anne's Cathedral on Donegall Street to raise money for local charities, a tradition that began in 1976. In 2025 it ran daily from 15 to 24 December, except Sunday. Stopping to give together is a warm, simple way to share an hour in the city.
Source: Diocese of Connor: Black Santa back on the steps of Belfast Cathedral, checked 8 November 2026
Stop by the Black Santa sit-out on the cathedral steps before Christmas.
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